PalmerMN
A town of 2,581. Healthier than 57% of U.S. towns.
What makes Palmer stand out
The thing Palmer does most differently from other towns.
98% of working residents leave Palmer for work
Where Palmer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Palmer’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Palmer. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 57% of U.S. towns
Palmer beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Palmer | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.4% | 8.9% |
| More adults with obesity | 40.6% | 33.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 5.7% |
Most working residents commute out of Palmer
Most working residents leave Palmer for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (24%), Becker (5%) and Minneapolis (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Palmer has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
About Palmer
Township in Minnesota, United States
Palmer Township is a township in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,414 at the 2000 census.
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- Population
- 2,517
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,007 ft
Palmer’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Palmer.